Benjamin Netanyahu
The terrorist group is “making a series of demands,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said.
“I was wrong. The things I said ... should not have been said and I apologize for that,” tweeted the Israeli premier, adding that Israel’s security forces have his “full backing.”
The family representatives urged the PM to agree to a prisoner exchange with Hamas.
The U.S. president emphasized that “Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people or their legitimate aspirations.”
Péter Szijjártó told JNS that small countries like his play an important role in the current conflict.
The timing to enter Gaza was unanimously agreed by the war Cabinet and military establishment, said the Israeli premier.
The Biden administration reportedly wants to allow time for hostage negotiations and humanitarian aid.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte paid a wartime visit to Jerusalem on Monday.
Washington put out a joint statement to the same effect with Canada, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom.
The prime minister visited the IDF’s Commando Brigade in the north.
At least 235 foreign nationals have died and 74 remain missing, the Israeli government stated on Saturday.
Biden and Netanyahu are reportedly pushing forward a $10 billion emergency military aid package for Israel.
